Hey guys!!

I just replaced my old barstools with some new metal ones that I LOVE.  I was happy to see the old ones go!  When deciding who to give my old barstools to, I had a bit of an epiphany.  Love those.

I knew my oldest two girls were in need of a desk so I decided to turn these 2 shanties into something CHIC!

Let me tell you…

This is a building project that requires very little building skill… Woohoo!

I got my old barstools here on Amazon over a year ago. $29 a pop.  You could also make a great desk using stools like these from Target.

I started by spray painting the stools.  This is the color I chose…

Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch in Berry Pink

While that was drying I cut some planks from a furring strip for my shelves.  Mine were all 15 3/4″.   I stained them with Rust-Oleum Ultimate wood stain in Dark Walnut… I know.  Shock.

After my stools dried I attached them with nails like this.

For the top I used a 20×48″ pine project panel for the top.  You can get these at Lowe’s in several different sizes to fit your space.  Mine was $16.  I stained it and let it dry.

Then, I laid the barstools upside down on my top like this and used 1 3/4″ wood screws to attach the stools to the top.

That’s it!  Pretty darn simple, huh?? And cost for me??? $18!! Woohoo! My kind of desk! Shanty to oh so CHIC!  Here are a few more pictures!

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

Here are just a few more goodies I have made for the girls’ room!

Shanty Memo Frame!

DIY $20 Platform Bed

I would love for you to share and pin their desk below!! Have  a great weekend!!

~Whitney